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School of Physics and Astronomy Alumnus, John Dombeck (Aug. 2005 Ph.D) has received the 2006 F. L. Scarf Award for Outstanding Ph. D. dissertation by the American Geophysical Union (AGU).

Dombeck currently works as a Researcher in the Space Physics group. The F. L. Scarf Award was established in 1989 by the Space Physics and Aeronomy Section to recognize an outstanding dissertation that contributes directly to solar-planetary science. The Awardee is required to deliver an invited paper on his or her dissertation topic at the AGU Spring or Fall Meeting AGU receives nominations from all over the world for this award.